Connected Car
Broadcasters Convene for NAB State Leadership ConferenceRADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, February 28, 2023National Association of BroadcastersMore than 560 local radio and television broadcasters from across the nation gathered Tuesday in Washington, DC for the National Association of Broadcasters' annual State Leadership Conference (SLC). The conference, emceed by Washington Nationals play-by-play announcer Bob Carpenter, kicked off with welcome remarks by NAB Joint Board Chair Dave Santrella, who is CEO of Salem Media Group. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt delivered remarks about the power of local broadcasters to affect changes on legislative and regulatory issues through grassroots advocacy. Castor spoke about her role as lead cosponsor of the Local Radio Freedom Act, a congressional resolution opposing a performance fee on broadcast radio stations. Other highlights included: a panel discussion on the future of broadcasting in the connected car; recognition of Missouri Broadcasters Association President and CEO Mark Gordon and South Carolina Broadcasters Association President Margaret Wallace on their upcoming retirements; and a reception attended by several members of Congress.